How to Get a Postal Vote 23rd January 2021 We live in a democracy, but that works only because people like you go to vote to put in office the candidate who puts forward the policies that you agree with... Articles
Why I'm Backing Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls 22nd January 2021 Violence against women and girls is a terrible crime, and all the worse for being hidden far too often. That is why I am welcoming the news that the views of... Articles
Rupert Matthews welcomes new Government scheme to help victims of domestic abuse 16th January 2021 I was delighted to read the news that from the 14 January, victims of domestic abuse will be able to access support from local pharmacies across Leicester... Articles
The Police should be a priority for Covid Vaccination 6th January 2021 Four days ago I read in the Leicester Mercury of a police officer who was spat at when making an arrest. The villain than taunted the police officer by saying... Articles
Old Shoulders to Lean On 3rd January 2021 On 29 December a new group was formed on Facebook. So far, so ordinary. But this is no ordinary group. Old Shoulders to Lean On was founded by a visionary named... Articles
Rural Church Lead Theft 9th October 2020 M ore must be done to save our rural church roofs. As I write, four men are awaiting sentence for the despicable crime of stealing lead from church roofs... Articles
New Police Covenant for Leicestershire and Rutland 9th September 2020 Today Home Secretary Priti Patel is announcing that a new National Police Covenant will be enshrined in law to give our police the recognition and support that... Articles
Zulu, Volunteers and Rural Policing in the 21st Century 30th August 2020 Those of you familiar with the great movie “Zulu” may recall the scene early on where a detachment of Boer volunteer cavalry led by Mr Stevenson arrive at Rorke... Articles
Consultation launched on doubling maximum sentence for assaulting an emergency worker 14th July 2020 Police officers and other emergency service workers keep us safe. Their jobs are often uncomfortable, difficult and sometimes dangerous. The last thing they... Articles